In its latest study, In-Stat is focused on (non mobile phone) connected devices. According to the research company, mobile operators should benefit from the user interest in devices such as tablets and e-readers. In that sense, In-Stat has found that by 2015, tablets will have the highest 3G/4G attach rate among all cellular-enabled portable and computing devices with 78% of them [tablets] shipping with a 3G/4G modem. At the same time, cellular connectivity will also continue to find its way into e-readers and by 2015, 65% of such products worldwide will ship with an embedded 3G/4G modem.
Some other findings from the report include:
- There were about 16 million portable and computing devices shipped with 3G/4G cellular connectivity in 2010
- Over 50% of all 3G/4G tablets in 2015 will have LTE WAN connectivity.
- By 2015, 52% of cellular-connected portable and computing devices in Asia will be GSM devices.
- The Asia/Pacific region will experience the highest sustainable growth rate among 3G/4G portable and computing devices throughout the forecast period.
As usual you can get additional information about the report from In-Stat’s website.